Source: SKY_Sports
Carra putting league first
Jamie Carragher has described Liverpool's clash with Blackburn as the biggest league match of his career.[LNB] The Reds face an uphill task if they are to progress to the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League after losing 3-1 at home to Chelsea in the first leg of their quarter-final tie.[LNB]Carragher believes it is vital to bounce back against Blackburn on Saturday to stay in contention for the Premier League title, with Manchester United currently just one point clear at the top.[LNB]Liverpool have not been in such a strong position at this stage of the season for many years and Carragher is desperate to pick up three more points.[LNB]"The Blackburn game is the biggest league match of my career right now," said the veteran defender.[LNB]"I'm not just saying that because of what happened against Chelsea, but the league has always been the priority of everyone at this club.[LNB]"In the 13 years I have been involved in the first team, this will be the biggest league game I have been involved in, it really is that important.[LNB]"If we win we can go top of the league with just six games to go, and if anyone had told us at the beginning of the season we would be in this position now, we would have been delighted.[LNB]"This is a massive chance for everyone at the club and I am sure the fans will create a great atmosphere because they know what is at stake."[LNB]Alonso pleaXabi Alonso agrees with Carragher and is confident Liverpool will shrug off the disappointment of losing to Chelsea to turn in a good performance.[LNB]The Spanish midfielder said: "The Blackburn game is very important for us.[LNB]"I hope it won't be a problem to forget about Chelsea because we are professionals and this is another competition. We still have a chance to fight for the Premier League.[LNB]"At home this season we have dropped too many points, this time it has to be different. We have to start very well and play very well to win the game.[LNB]"There is no doubt Manchester United are still favourites. They have the advantage and we respect that but our job is to try to go for it and fight."[LNB]
